OpenAI has expanded its computing power sources by partnering with Google Cloud, according to an update on its website. The deal, finalised in May after months of negotiations, marks a strategic shift as the ChatGPT maker diversifies beyond its primary backer, Microsoft.

The Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) plans to launch Rapid Pass, the smart ticketing system, on all Hatirjheel circular buses by July 20, 2025, following trial operations which began from July 14.

Microsoft is expanding the capabilities of its AI assistant, Copilot, with a feature called Copilot Vision, allowing the tool to see and interpret everything on a user’s screen. 

Infinix has officially launched the GT 30 Pro in Bangladesh.

Starlink, the satellite internet division of SpaceX, is preparing to launch its third-generation satellites in the first half of 2026, with the promise of major performance improvements over its existing network.

Honor has officially launched the Honor X6c smartphone in Bangladesh at an event on July 15.

The inaugural session of the country's first Biotic Electronics AI and Robotics (BEAR) Summit and Bangladesh National Semiconductor Symposium 2025 was held at Dhaka on July 16.

TikTok’s parent company ByteDance is working on lightweight mixed-reality goggles through its VR subsidiary Pico, according to a recent report from The Information. The device aims to compete with Meta’s upcoming AR glasses, offering a lightweight alternative to bulkier VR headsets, states the report.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called AI models from Chinese tech giants Alibaba, Tencent, and DeepSeek "world-class" during a Beijing supply chain expo on Wednesday. His visit comes just after Nvidia confirmed it will resume sales of its H20 AI chips in China, pending US government approvals for each order.

Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that Meta will invest hundreds of billions to build massive AI data centres, including two named Prometheus (launching 2026) and Hyperion (scaling to 5 gigawatts). The move escalates Meta's competition with OpenAI and Google in developing advanced AI.  

Therapy can be expensive, intimidating, or just hard to access when you need it most. So I turned to something many of us already use daily: ChatGPT. I wanted to see if AI could offer any real mental health support over a week. I tested it as a digital therapist for one week. I disclosed my ideas, sought emotional support, and discussed the possibility of it being truly helpful regarding my mental condition.

As protocols evolve and networks transform, Bangladesh's absence from global standards development could cost the nation its digital future. In an exclusive interview, ANM Zaheduzzaman Sarker, Principal Standardisation Lead and Chief Architect for Transport Networks at Nokia, discusses his journey from Bangladesh to becoming a key figure in global internet standards development.

Bitcoin surpassed $120,000 for the first time on Monday, marking a milestone for the world’s largest cryptocurrency as investors bet on long-sought policy wins for the industry this week.

The Government of Bangladesh has formally recognised esports as an official sport, aligning the country with a growing global trend of legitimising competitive video gaming.

Meta has acquired Play AI, a startup specialising in generating human-like AI-powered voices, according to a recent report by Bloomberg. 

Microsoft has confirmed that it will cease rolling out new features for its Office apps on Windows 10 starting in August 2026.

Elon Musk has clarified that he opposes merging his electric car company Tesla with his artificial intelligence startup xAI, the company behind the Grok chatbot.

Lately, I have found myself in conversations where people talk about ChatGPT and the productivity boost it has brought to their lives. I have used these models. And I have felt the shift; not in the speed of my sentences, but in the weight of them. They come faster, cleaner, and somehow emptier.

Cyberpunk 2077, the futuristic role-playing game from CD Projekt RED, is currently available at no additional cost to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers. The

TikTok has recently introduced a new in-app feature in Bangladesh aimed at limiting the spread of misinformation during the monsoon flood season.